Head Chefs for hire in Brisbane, Queensland
Find head chefs who lead kitchen teams, create menu items, and ensure quality standards are met while managing food costs and maintaining cleanliness. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Brisbane, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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1,000
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 8%
- Food Preparation
- 8%
- Food Safety
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
- High school diploma or GED
- 10%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Compass Group Australia
Sodexo On-Site Services
Lead childcare
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $95,317 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $78,429 – $115,841 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
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Commis Chef
Bowen Hills, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeKitchen ManagementAccountingCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling Certificate+3 moreSkills
Restaurant ExperienceInventory ControlTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDemi Chef de Partie
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsButcheryFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCulinary ExperienceCookingEnglishFood PreparationFood HandlingSous Chef
Gordon Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementFood Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IVLeadership+3 moreSkills
SalesInventory ControlFood SafetyKitchen ManagementKnife SkillsFood HandlingChef
Sunnybank, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IVDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
CookingPlatingRecipe AdherenceTemperature MonitoringTemperature ControlFood SafetySous Chef/ head chef
Highgate Hill, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Certificate IIIDiploma+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementKitchen HygieneMicrosoft WordMenu DesignKitchen Health and Safety StandardsCHEF
Newmarket, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateCulinary ArtsCertificate IICertificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)Certificate IIIHospitality ManagementSkills
CookingBasic Knife SkillsKnife SkillsIngredient PreparationMise En PlaceStock Rotation
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What's the average time to fill a head chef role?
The average time to fill a head chef role is 17 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do head chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a head chef include: cooking, food preparation and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Culinary Arts, Food Safety Supervisors Certificate and Certificate IV.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, commis chef and sous chef.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Brisbane, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 9 years of professional experience.
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